​​​​ECRI Institute experts compiled a Top 10 list of important technology-related issues that hospital and health system leaders should pay close attention to this year. Themes emerging on our 2016 list reflect ongoing impacts of new technology developments.

​We don't make any technology decisions without checking with ECRI first.

Ryan Beaver

Director of Supply Chain Management, St. Clair Hospital

Risk Management Basics is a very useful course that
should be attended by all quality officers or risk managers, as well as
hospital administrators. It helped in creating risk management policies and
plans in my hospital.

​ECRI Institute identified over $500,000 savings for one of my surgery centers and supported materials management with precise detail, system training and negotiation tips.

Terry Bohlke

Vice President of Operations, National Surgical Healthcare

​PriceGuide identified nearly $800,000 in savings on our orthopedic spend. We love the transparency that the tool offers across all vendors' pricing. Information is power!

Michelle Punshon

Administrative Director, Coastal Orthopedics

TruVu allows us to predict the total cost of ownership of equipment, including installation, service, staffing, cybersecurity, and upgrades.

Charlie Miceli, CPM

Vice President and Network Chief Supply Chain Officer, The University of Vermont Health Network

​ECRI institute helped us establish a predictive replacement plan that takes the guesswork out of our capital spending. Now, we are better positioned to make the right purchasing and replacement decisions at the right time.

Geoffrey A. Morgan

Vice President, Expanded Access, Washington Adventist Hospital

​ECRI Institute is a key decision support resource for us in supply chain and ultimately in supporting patient care.

Charlie Miceli, CPM

Vice President and Network Chief Supply Chain Officer, The University of Vermont Health Network

​ECRI
Institute’s technical and market analyses provide our knowledge-base when
sitting down with physicians and clinicians to discuss requested equipment.

Bruce Kehr

Vice President for Supply Chain, Summit Health

​ECRI
Institute has been a significant resource in partnering with us to optimize
costs associated with medical supplies and equipment.

Rita White

Senior Director of Supply Chain, Reading Health System

​ECRI
Institute’s research has also been invaluable to us. Time and resources are
always saved when you have a good roadmap to follow.